Job summary
This is an exciting time for delivering CBTp, with a significant increase in the numbers of staff delivering this, across Devon. These staff are working in Early Intervention teams and also Inpatient and Community Rehab teams. We need a trained and experienced supervisor, who is able to work across a number of teams, to support and enhance the work of the therapists, working in these teams.
This is a role for someone with a clear interest in CBTp and a passion for working as part of an MDT. The post holder will be part of the leadership teams and also take a role as a lead for CBTp as a specific intervention.
You will have a caseload in one of the EI teams, but your supervisory role will be pan-Devon and will be in relation to the qualified staff in each team. There are experienced team members who you will work with and a group of psychological therapists who are keen to support each other.
The post holder may have a primary training in nursing, occupational therapy or psychological therapy and will be supervised by a senior lead who wants to find the best in you and enable you to develop at your own pace and find ways that you can make a mark on the services and the development of offering NICE recommended, evidence-based therapy.
Main duties of the job
We are focused on developing the psychological model, inline with national guidelines, in both Early Intervention and Rehab services; and are aiming to create change that makes accessing the right kind of therapy, easier and quicker.
You will be a part of service development, that understands what people need and that works integratively, within the MDT, to proactively plan when interventions might work best for a person, on the caseload.
You will help to manage referrals and plan with colleagues, to make sure that those that use our services, experience our input as recovery-focused, person-centred and co-created.
You will deliver high quality therapy and provide supervision and support to other members of the team, who are trained and eager to deliver CBTp interventions.
You will support the team to think about the complexity that people who use our services, are encountering and enduring; and get to lead and share in formulating strengths and coping strategies that respect the journey and barriers that relate to the individual.
You will take a lead in developing CBTp, across the Trust, to make sure that our therapists feel supported and valued, and to ensure that we develop our services, with their voices included.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people’s recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience – we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job Purpose
The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice.
This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility:
1. To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis, across the Devon wide Early Intervention and Psychosis service, as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
2. Providing clinical leadership and supervision for less experienced staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the Early Intervention and Psychosis Rehab services.
3. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.
4. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional andTrust guidelines as a lead specialist.
5. The post holder with receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the BABCP or appropriate designated Professional Body.
6. Observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice. The holder will be fully registered with a Health Professions Council as a condition of employment or be ready and willing to achieve accreditation, with support to achieve this in work time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job Purpose
The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice.
This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility:
1. To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis, across the Devon wide Early Intervention and Psychosis service, as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
2. Providing clinical leadership and supervision for less experienced staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the Early Intervention and Psychosis Rehab services.
3. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.
4. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional andTrust guidelines as a lead specialist.
5. The post holder with receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the BABCP or appropriate designated Professional Body.
6. Observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice. The holder will be fully registered with a Health Professions Council as a condition of employment or be ready and willing to achieve accreditation, with support to achieve this in work time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychologist or Psychological Therapist, trained to at least a masters level and registered and accredited with an appropriate recognised UK professional body (BABCP) or ready and willing to achieve this.
- Further training or experience in CBTp
Desirable
- Further training in clinical supervision for CBTp
- Further training in Speciality
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Desirable
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology and psychotherapy/other therapy is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychologist or Psychological Therapist, trained to at least a masters level and registered and accredited with an appropriate recognised UK professional body (BABCP) or ready and willing to achieve this.
- Further training or experience in CBTp
Desirable
- Further training in clinical supervision for CBTp
- Further training in Speciality
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Desirable
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology and psychotherapy/other therapy is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
